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Philippines, U.S. hold joint sail in disputed South China Sea shoal

The joint sail was held in the Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea waters lying within the Philippines exclusive economic zone, which China also claims as part of its territory

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 10:06 am

Cisarua landslide: Indonesia identifies 20 victims as search continues

Indonesias Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) said 20 bodies recovered after a major landslide in Cisarua, West ...

Antara News 27 Jan 2026 9:50 am

Pakistans use of terror as policy not acceptable: India

United Nations: In a strongly-worded retort in the UNSC on Monday, January 26, India said it is not normal to tolerate Pakistans continued use of terrorism as an instrument of state policy, as New Delhi hit back at Islamabads envoy for advancing a false and self-serving account of Operation Sindoor. Indias Permanent Representative to the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 27 Jan 2026 9:23 am

Canada's Carney walked back Davos comments in call with Trump, Bessent tells Fox News

I was in the Oval with the President today. He spoke to Prime Minister Carney, who was very aggressively walking back some of the unfortunate remarks he made at Davos, says Mr. Bessent

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 9:03 am

California's Newsom accuses TikTok of suppressing content critical of Trump

Gavin Newsom is launching a review of this conduct and is calling on the California Department of Justice to determine whether it violates California law, a post on X from the Governors Office adds.

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 9:01 am

U.S. deploys aircraft carrier as Iran warns against attack

U.S. President Donald Trump has previously threatened to intervene, saying last week that Washington was sending a massive fleet to the region just in case.

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 7:00 am

Saudi Arabia to Host World Economic Forum Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting: Building Common Ground and Reviving Growth on 22-23 April 2026

-Saudi Arabia will host the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting: Building Common Ground ...

Antara News 27 Jan 2026 6:07 am

TOURISE Reframes Tourism Sector as Global Powerhouse on a Path to $16 Trillion During Davos

-TOURISE advanced tourisms role as a vital sector connecting industries, economies, and regions to address ...

Antara News 27 Jan 2026 5:04 am

2026 Japan Prize: Two U.S. Scientists and One Japanese Scientist Awarded

-The Japan Prize Foundation announced the winners of the 2026 Japan Prize at 1:00 p.m. on 21 January 2026. Prof. ...

Antara News 27 Jan 2026 4:34 am

Venezuela releases dozens of prisoners in 2 days, hundreds more still detained

According to human rights groups, prisoners released this weekend included an opposition activist, a human rights lawyer and a journalism student who was imprisoned in March after he published complaints about his hometowns sewage system and was charged with inciting hatred.

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 3:18 am

Sudan's military says it breaks paramilitary RSF's siege of key town

There was no immediate comment from the RSF, which has been at war with the military for nearly three years

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 2:58 am

Trump doesn't want Americans hurt but blames Democrats: White House

This tragedy occurred as a result of a deliberate and hostile resistance by Democrat leaders in Minnesota, Ms. Leavitt said, blaming Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 1:54 am

Bradman cap fetches record price at auction

Back in Bradmans day the baggy green cap was awarded for each series they played a contrast to the present day where only one is handed out on Test debut. Bradmans cap was bought for A$479,700, including the buyers premium, at auction.

The Hindu 27 Jan 2026 12:12 am

Rubio warns Iraq on Iran ties as Maliki sets return

Nouri al-Maliki, who left power in 2014 following heated pressure from the United States, has been chosen by Iraq's largest Shiite bloc, which would put him in line to be nominated Prime Minister

The Hindu 26 Jan 2026 10:07 pm

Leadership battles brew in Labour Party while Tories hit by second defection to Reform in days

Labours governing body, its National Executive Council (NEC),voted 8 1 to deny Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham permission to quit his post and run in the Gorton and Denton bye-election next month

The Hindu 26 Jan 2026 9:10 pm

Indonesia prioritizes religious education in post flood recovery plan

Indonesias Ministry of Religious Affairs has placed the religious education sector as a top priority in its ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 8:40 pm

OJK orders blocking of over 30,000 bank accounts linked to gambling

Indonesias Financial Services Authority (OJK), has instructed banks to block more than 30,000 bank accounts ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 8:20 pm

Health services in flood-hit Sumatra fully restored, minister says

Home Affairs Minister Muhammad Tito Karnavian stated that health services have been fully restored in the three flood- ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 7:27 pm

Indonesia trains coastal communities in Red and White Villages program

The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries has reaffirmed its commitment to developing the Red and White Fishing ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 6:57 pm

Alliance of the Betrayed: The Quiet Rise of India-EU Relations

President Trumps hostile and erratic foreign policy actions accelerated the India-EU relationship including a long-awaited FTA.

The Diplomat 26 Jan 2026 6:42 pm

Indonesia's ATM networks shrink as digital banking surges

Indonesias Financial Services Authority (OJK) expects the number of automated teller machines (ATM) to continue ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 6:27 pm

USDP Sweeps Final Phase of Junta Election as Rival Party Leaders Lose Races

Military-proxy party claims 80 percent of constituencies overall amid complaints of irregularities and international condemnation.

The Irrawaddy 26 Jan 2026 6:05 pm

Airstrikes and Empty Ballot Stations Mark End of Myanmar Junta Poll

Fighting across nearly all regions covered by Phase 3 vote exposed the regimes so-called election as an exercise to cement military rule rather than win public legitimacy.

The Irrawaddy 26 Jan 2026 5:34 pm

High-tech transfer boost health quick wins' progress: ministry

The Health Ministry stated that high-technology transfer supports national efforts towards medical equipment ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 5:27 pm

Indonesia races to restore healthcare in disaster-hit Sumatra

Indonesias Health Ministry has delivered 80 percent of essential medical equipment to disaster-affected areas in ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 5:27 pm

EU opens probe into Musks Grok over sexual AI deepfakes

EU tech commissioner Henna Virkkunen said the probe would determine whether X has met its legal obligations under the blocs Digital Services Act (DSA), which is designed to police internet giants

The Hindu 26 Jan 2026 4:57 pm

Cisarua landslide linked to ancient geology, saturated groundwater

The Geological Agency revealed that the landslide accident that buried 30 hectares of land in Pasirlangu Village, ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 4:54 pm

Indonesia bolsters self-reliance amid global tensions: minister

State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi emphasized that the Indonesian government continues to bolster national ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 4:53 pm

Immigration to step up oversight of foreign investment schemes

Indonesias Immigration and Corrections Minister, Agus Andrianto, has directed immigration authorities to closely ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 4:25 pm

Restorative justice shows results under new Criminal Code: Ministry

Deputy Minister of Law Edward Omar Sjarief Hiariej said the concept of restorative justice adopted under ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 3:55 pm

Ministry sues six companies over worsening North Sumatra disaster

The Environment Ministry has filed a civil lawsuit against six companies in North Sumatra worth Rp4.9 trillion ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 3:53 pm

Timber logs from floods can be used for disaster recovery: Minister

Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian has allowed local communities to utilize timber logs washed away by floods in Aceh ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 3:51 pm

Minister pushes national law overhaul for tobacco consumption control

Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin emphasized the importance of revising national legislation as a strategy to control ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 3:50 pm

BNPB warns of heavy rain in Jakarta, other regions in coming days

Indonesias National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has urged residents to remain cautious as medium-to-heavy ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 3:49 pm

SAR team recovers 29 bodies from Cisarua landslide, sent to DVI

The joint Search and Rescue (SAR) team recovered 29 bodies from the Cisarua landslide and handed them over to the ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 3:47 pm

Govt paying attention for integrated flood management: State Secretary

Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi conveyed the government's serious attention to the floods and landslides ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 3:46 pm

Indonesia finishes second at ASEAN Para Games with 135 gold medals

The Indonesian contingent finished second in the final medal standings of the 2025 ASEAN Para Games, securing 135 gold, ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 3:37 pm

Inside the Final Phase of Myanmar Juntas Election: Scenes From a Low-Turnout Vote

Voting marred nationwide as residents stayed away, polling stations fell silent and fighting disrupted the poll, which the junta nonetheless branded a success.

The Irrawaddy 26 Jan 2026 3:19 pm

Industry Ministry prepares US$18.9 million for Sumatra SME recovery

Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita announced aRp318 billion (US$18.9 million)recovery program for ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 2:54 pm

Tributes pour in across India for revered BBC broadcaster Sir Mark Tully

Sir Mark Tully's cremation will be held on Monday in Delhi, where he lived even after leaving the BBC.

BBC 26 Jan 2026 2:45 pm

Environment Ministry supervises 68 companies over Sumatra disasters

Indonesias Ministry of Environment is supervising 68 companies in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra as part ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 2:11 pm

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio extends Republic Day greetings to India, praises Quad connect

Marco Rubio said that U.S.-India relationship delivers real results for the two countries through close cooperation on defence, energy and critical minerals

The Hindu 26 Jan 2026 2:06 pm

President briefed on updates to national programs in limited meeting

President Prabowo Subianto, on Sunday, convened a limited meeting at his residence in Hambalang, Bogor, West Java, ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 12:48 pm

Cisarua landslide: Heavy equipment deployed in search for 65 missing

Indonesian search and rescue teams on Monday continued efforts to find 65 people still missing after a landslide buried ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 12:31 pm

Indonesia probes nationals reportedly join foreign military services

The Indonesian government is investigating reports that two Indonesian nationals have voluntarily joined foreign ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 12:30 pm

Indonesian troops deployed to curb elephant conflict in Lampung

Indonesias military has deployed troops to help contain escalating conflicts between wild elephants and ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 12:25 pm

RI Govt urges focus on first 1,000 days to curb stunting

Indonesias deputy minister of population and family development said on Monday that the first 1,000 days of life ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 12:20 pm

Police Chief says National Police best placed under president

National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo said the National Police would be more ideally placed directly under ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 12:12 pm

BGN ensures no coercion of schools, students in free meals program

Indonesias National Nutrition Agency said on Monday schools and students are not being forced to join the ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 12:07 pm

Gunmen open fire at soccer field in central Mexico, killing 11 and wounding 12

The attack was part of a crime wave in the city, Mayor said

The Hindu 26 Jan 2026 12:01 pm

Pupuk Indonesia secures Algeria phosphate for food self-sufficiency

PT Pupuk Indonesia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Algerias state-owned phosphate mining ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 11:49 am

Collapsed natural dam triggered deadly mudflows in W Java: geologist

Mudflows that struck parts of West Bandung were triggered by the collapse of a natural landslide dam upstream rather ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 11:31 am

Watch: The Hindu Editorial | Neo-colonial shadows: on Trump, Greenland and his Davos talk

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. could purchase Greenland, raising alarms over resource control and geopolitical tensions. A

The Hindu 26 Jan 2026 11:01 am

RI Govt to study Cisarua landslide area for future risks

Indonesias environment ministry will deploy a team of experts to conduct an in-depth scientific study of the ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 10:14 am

77th Republic Day: India and China are friends, partners, says Xi Jinping

The Chinese President referred to China and India as the dragon and the elephant dancing together

The Hindu 26 Jan 2026 9:57 am

U.S. security agreement for Ukraine is '100% ready' to be signed, Zelenskyy says

Mr. Zelenskyy also emphasized Ukraine's push for European Union membership by 2027, calling it an economic security guarantee

The Hindu 26 Jan 2026 9:07 am

Rescuers hand over 25 body bags after West Bandung landslide

A joint search and rescue team has handed over 25 body bags of victims from a deadly landslide in Cisarua, West ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 9:07 am

Venezuela frees at least 104 political prisoners: NGO

Director Alfredo Romero said on X that the group was verifying the identities of those released from jails nationwide

The Hindu 26 Jan 2026 9:07 am

Private jet with 8 aboard crashes on takeoff in Maine, says FAA

The Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed around 7:45 p.m., and and there was no immediate word on the conditions of those aboard

The Hindu 26 Jan 2026 8:58 am

Bali BKSDA monitors Mason Park as elephant riding activities end

Indonesias conservation agency is monitoring Mason Elephant Park in Bali after the attraction halted elephant ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 8:46 am

15 stranded Filipino citizens quarantined in Palu pending repatriation

Indonesias immigration office in Palu, Central Sulawesi, has quarantined 15 Filipino nationals who were stranded ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 7:36 am

HUMAIN and Infra Announce AI and Digital Financing Framework Agreement

-HUMAIN and the National Infrastructure Fund (Infra) announced on the sidelines of the World Economic ...

Antara News 26 Jan 2026 6:49 am

Indian-origin man shot dead in Canada, police suspect targeted gang-linked attack

Police said Gill was known to them, and the shooting appears to have a nexus to the British Columbia Gang conflict; Shortly after the shooting, police located a vehicle engulfed in flames in Buxton Street.

The Hindu 26 Jan 2026 3:05 am

Venezuela interim President calls for 'agreements' with opposition

Despite our differences, we must speak to each other with respect. Despite our differences, we must come together and reach agreements, Delcy Rodriguez said

The Hindu 25 Jan 2026 10:58 pm

When extremism targets children in Indonesia's digital space

Indonesiaboth its people and authoritieshas evidently grown ever more resilient against terrorism and ...

Antara News 25 Jan 2026 9:12 pm

Tanah Datar W Sumatra plans new sabo dams to prevent future floods

The Tanah Datar District Government, West Sumatra, has re-proposed the construction of sabo dams damaged by flash ...

Antara News 25 Jan 2026 8:15 pm

Disaster survivors in Agam begin life in new temporary shelters

In a simple temporary shelter measuring 6 meters by 3.6 meters, a middle-aged man lay on a mattress, occasionally ...

Antara News 25 Jan 2026 7:40 pm

Govt to set minimum price for tin to support Bangka Belitung economy

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia announced plans to introduce a Minimum Cost Price for tin, aimed ...

Antara News 25 Jan 2026 6:24 pm

Indonesia shines at 2025 ASEAN Para Games with 102 golds

Indonesia secured 102 gold medals at the 2025 ASEAN Para Games in Thailand, surpassing its initial target of ...

Antara News 25 Jan 2026 6:17 pm

Jakarta plans low-cost apartments for Rawa Buaya residents post floods

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung said relocating residents to low-cost rental apartment blocks would serve as a ...

Antara News 25 Jan 2026 6:02 pm

Karachi shopping mall fire: Death toll rises to 72

A case has been registered over the massive fire incident at the complex that housed nearly 1,200 wholesale and retail shops spread over an area of 8,000 square feet

The Hindu 25 Jan 2026 5:13 pm

Voters Stay Home in Elected President U Win Myints Old Constituency

Yangons Tamwe constituency returned resounding victory for the National League for Democracy politician in 2015 and 2020, but no more than 10 percent of voters turned out this time.

The Irrawaddy 25 Jan 2026 4:54 pm

KKP ensures full compensation for staff killed in ATR plane crash

Indonesias Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has pledged to fulfill the financial entitlements owed ...

Antara News 25 Jan 2026 4:47 pm

Mark Tully, the BBC's 'voice of India', dies aged 90

Tully covered some of the defining moments in India's history in a career that spanned decades.

BBC 25 Jan 2026 4:29 pm

Permit revocations not selective, fully transparent: Forest Task Force

The Forest Law Enforcement Task Force (Satgas PKH) has emphasized that the revocation of permits for companies ...

Antara News 25 Jan 2026 4:25 pm

Live Roundup: Growing Unrest, Voter Apathy Mark Final Phase of Myanmar Junta Election

Across Myanmars remaining townships, few voters went to the polls today, even though the regime went all out to publicize the election. Follow the days stories here.

The Irrawaddy 25 Jan 2026 4:10 pm

Prabowo meets Zidane at WEF, vows to advance national football

President Prabowo Subianto expressed his desire to advancing national football during a meeting with French football ...

Antara News 25 Jan 2026 3:53 pm

Kubu Raya declares emergency as forest fire hotspots surge to 58

The Kubu Raya District Government has declared a forest and land fires emergency alert status, increasing budget ...

Antara News 25 Jan 2026 3:42 pm

Who Is the Junta Boss Looming Over Myanmars Election?

Even before toppling Myanmars democratically elected government, Min Aung Hlaing was persona non grata in many countries. Now the election is supposed to grant him legitimacy.

The Irrawaddy 25 Jan 2026 2:55 pm

Basarnas deploys 250 SAR personnel to search for 80 landslide victims

The National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) stated that 250 trained Search and Rescue (SAR) Team personnel were ...

Antara News 25 Jan 2026 2:51 pm

Industrial pollution turns Nepals Sirsiya river toxic, impacting Indias border communities

Suresh Bidari When 38-year-old Pradeep Kumar Bishwokarma was growing up in Ramgadhawa, a neighbourhood in southern Nepals industrial town of Birgunj, he would jump into the Sirsiya river to beat the summer heat as his mother washed clothes and residents drew drinking water from it. Today, Bishwokarma and his fellow residents of the border town [] The post Industrial pollution turns Nepals Sirsiya river toxic, impacting Indias border communities appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 25 Jan 2026 2:42 pm

Indonesian VP urges swift response, aid after West Bandung landslide

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka on Sunday visited a landslide-hit area in West Bandung, West Java, to ...

Antara News 25 Jan 2026 2:31 pm

Floods displace over 1,600 people in Jakarta, govt focuses on relief

The Indonesian government is focusing on flood response efforts and meeting residents basic needs as more than ...

Antara News 25 Jan 2026 1:03 pm

Indonesia expands free meal program with major dairy investment

Indonesias Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program has secured support from a private dairy company, backed by an ...

Antara News 25 Jan 2026 12:18 pm

Indonesia's mandatory halal certification to cover food, cosmetics

The Indonesian government said products including chemical, biological, and genetically engineered goods will be ...

Antara News 25 Jan 2026 11:34 am

Indonesia signs deal with UAE developer for Nusantara capital project

Indonesia's Nusantara Capital Authority (OIKN) has officially partnered with UAE-based construction and development ...

Antara News 25 Jan 2026 10:40 am

Board of Peace: Indonesia's true intention to support Palestine

Indonesia has officially joined the Board of Peace, launched by US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the World ...

Antara News 25 Jan 2026 10:23 am

Indonesia resumes search for 80 after landslip kills 10 in West Java

There were multiple reports of floods in West Java, including Jakarta. The floods have caused residents in heavily impacted areas to evacuate to higher ground or unaffected places.

The Hindu 25 Jan 2026 10:13 am

Two Pakistan human rights lawyers jailed for 17 years

Islamabad: A Pakistani court on Saturday, January 24, sentenced two human rights lawyers to 17 years in prison each over social media posts the authorities claimed were hostile to the state and its security institutions. Judge Afzal Majoka announced the verdict a day after Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha were arrested Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 25 Jan 2026 9:01 am

What India's Republic Day red carpet means for its foreign policy

Who sits beside Indias president on Republic Day signals Delhis diplomatic priorities to the world.

BBC 25 Jan 2026 7:33 am